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East Palo Alto Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027

The East Palo Alto minimum wage has been $17.90 per hour since January 1, 2026, $1.00 above the state rate of $16.90. The next increase is scheduled for January 1, 2027 (amount not yet posted). Increases every January 1. Official source linked.

Current minimum wage (East Palo Alto)
$17.90
Effective January 1, 2026
Above the state rate
+$1.00
State $16.90
Increase cycle
every January 1
Increase note
CPI indexed (Regional CPI), amount not yet posted
Source
https://www.ci.east-palo-alto.ca.us/econdev/page/local-minimum-wage
Checked
2026-10-09 Official page checked

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Frequently asked questions

What is the East Palo Alto minimum wage in 2026?

$17.90 per hour since January 1, 2026. That is $1.00 above the California state minimum wage ($16.90).

When does the East Palo Alto minimum wage go up?

It is adjusted every January 1. An increase is scheduled for January 1, 2027; the amount has not been posted yet. (CPI indexed (Regional CPI), amount not yet posted) This page and the alert emails are updated when it is.

Which workplaces does the East Palo Alto ordinance cover?

It applies to employees who work inside the jurisdiction's boundaries (where the work is done, not the employer's mailing address). If the boundary is unclear, look up the address.

Does the state or the local minimum wage apply?

Whichever is higher. If the state minimum wage rises above the local rate, the state rate applies from that date.

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